Black Silk Kimono with Shell Boxes
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1940: Item # 20494
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1940: Item # 20494
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The design is done with "Kaioke", the shell boxes. They were used in shell matching game, a popular game played in the Edo period (1603-1868). The design that you see here is not patchwork. The silk was dyed first leaving the areas protected, then the designs were painted on later. Some needlework was added later to enhence the design. The condition of this kimono is excellent and wearable. There is no color loss, very high quality item. The measurements are 50